Bo Van Pelt wins PGA Milwaukee title playoff

Bo Van Pelt won his first PGA Tour title when he birdied the second hole of a sudden death playoff to beat fellow American John Mallinger in the Milwaukee Championship at Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sunday.

CHICAGO–Bo Van Pelt won his first PGA Tour title when he birdied the second hole of a sudden death playoff to beat fellow American John Mallinger in the Milwaukee Championship at Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sunday.

Van Pelt eased home a three-foot putt after missing a 26-footer to claim his first tour victory in 229 tournaments.

"I guess there comes a point in time where you draw a line in the sand and say, 'Enough is enough,' " the 34-year-old told reporters.

He and Mallinger both birdied the first playoff hole after finishing regulation at 13-under 267 over the Brown Deer Park Golf Course.

"I played as well as I could," Mallinger said. "Bo hit two great shots in the playoff. Hats off to him."

Van Pelt started the day tied for ninth but his six-under 64, including a birdie on the final hole, left him in a tie for first with Mallinger, who had a final round 65.

American Jerry Kelly shot a five-under 65 to finish in third at 268, 12-under.

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